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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (RAR) released the following statement in response to the State of the Union address: “Whether it’s sky-high energy bills and gasoline prices, increasing costs at the grocery store or persistent inflated expenses for housing and other essentials – Arkansans are still struggling to make ends meet. President Biden’s policies have failed to make life more affordable or create confidence, which is why he must work with Congress to enact commonsense solutions that unleash American energy production, strengthen rural communities, secure our border and stand up to China. Ending the pain too many Americans are experiencing and protecting our economy and national security must be our top priorities, and I appreciated Gov. Sanders’ message encouraging Washington to get back to those basic principles.”

FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) recently recognized Washington Regional Medical Center for adherence to defect-free stroke care measures with the highest achievement possible, a Diamond award.

If you follow the work of Have-A-Heart (HAH) either on Facebook or here in the Mountaineer Echo, then you may recall that in late December we were called upon by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department to assist with an animal hoarding situation. During that effort, we rescued 33 dogs and five cats.

Pressure canning meat, poultry, wild game, and fish (low-acid foods) is a great way to preserve quality sources of protein. Home-canning products are safe, tender, and flavorful when preserved correctly.

Assessor’s office will be closing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in order to attend the funeral of Barry Eppes, husband of Assessor Tonya Eppes.